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PA Chamber Healthcare Summit – Attendee Information

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Hilton Harrisburg

(Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m.; Program begins at 9:00 a.m.)

ADDRESS:

Hilton Harrisburg
One N. 2nd St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Click here for directions.

WHERE TO PARK:

All-day self-parkers can get parking tickets validated for the Walnut Street Garage at the Hilton’s front desk for $7. This will cover a maximum of 10 hours in the garage. No exits and re-entries are permitted. The 10 hours starts as soon as you pull your ticket from the garage kiosk in the morning.

After the 10 hours, there are two options: 
1. Leave the garage and re-enter to get a new ticket for a total of $14.00 (two $7.00 validations) for the day. 
2. Stay in the garage and pay the difference – go to Park Harrisburg for parking rates.

NOTE: To receive the discounted 10-hour rate, you must have your ticket validated at the Hilton. If you use a parking garage kiosk to pay, you will NOT receive the discounted rate. 

Hotel/Conference DIRECTIONS

Hotel entrances can be found on Second Street and through the Walnut Street Garage. The conference is on the Second Floor in the Pennsylvania Ballroom.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE:

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. in the Pennsylvania Ballroom lobby. Stop at the registration table to pick up your name badge upon your arrival.  

FULL CONFERENCE AGENDA

To access the conference agenda, click here.

WHERE DO I SIT?

Seating is open unless otherwise noted.

WHEN WILL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH BE SERVED?

Continental Breakfast – 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Lunch – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

LUNCH MENU
*if you have any dietary restrictions not noted on your registration, please email Gretchen McDonel at gmcdonel@pachamber.org
Broccolini Salad with Tomatoes, Red Onion, Pumpkin Seeds, Crumbled Bacon, and Dijon Vinaigrette, gf/df
Kale and Romaine with Cherry Tomatoes, Saved Parmesan, Croutons and Garlic Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
Bourbon Chicken with Wild Rice, Scallion, Broccoli, gf/df
Seared Salmon with Snap Peas, Carrots, Soy Sauce, Sweet Chili Glaze, df
Whipped Potatoes
Maple Glazed Carrots
Assorted Rolls and Butter
Dessert

BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATIONS:

Pennsylvania Ballroom
10:15 a.m. – Navigating Medical Malpractice: Insights into Pennsylvania’s Legal Landscape
This panel aims to provide valuable insights into the intricacies of medical malpractice law, its impact on healthcare delivery, and strategies for navigating the legal landscape effectively. Panelists will examine key aspects of Pennsylvania’s legal climate pertaining to medical malpractice and provide a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare providers, patients, and the legal community in addressing medical malpractice claims.

11:30 a.m. – Harnessing AI for Transformative Healthcare
The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a profound transformation fueled by advancements in technology, changes in regulatory landscapes, and evolving patient needs. This panel will delve into the latest developments shaping the pharmaceutical sector and explore strategies for navigating this dynamic landscape.

Metropolitan Room
10:15 a.m. – Innovations in Pharmaceuticals: Navigating Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a disruptive force in healthcare, promising revolutionary advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. This panel will explore the multifaceted impact of AI in healthcare.

11:30 a.m. – Empowering Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workforce: Strategies for Talent Development
As the healthcare landscape evolves with technological advancements and shifting patient needs, workforce development becomes increasingly paramount. This panel will focus on exploring strategies for empowering and upskilling the healthcare workforce to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

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Bronze Sponsors

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FTC Non-Compete Ban: What Every Business Needs to Know – Attendee Resources

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2024 National Civics Bee – Pennsylvania

ABOUT THE BEE

The PA Chamber of Business and Industry is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and chambers of commerce across Pennsylvania to host a statewide civics competition. The 2023-24 National Civics Bee® encourages young Americans in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The competition, modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees, gives students the chance to win recognition and earn cash prizes by sharing ideas for improving their communities and showing their enthusiasm for civics. The winner of the National Civics Bee® Pennsylvania State Finals will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the inaugural National Civics Bee® national championship in Fall 2024.

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Time & Place

Friday, June 14, 2024
10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Commonwealth Charter Academy
1 Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110 

Thank you to our sponsor

Gold Sponsor

FTC Non-Compete Ban: What Every Business Needs to Know – Webinar

EVENT DESCRIPTION

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban most forms of noncompete agreements from employment contracts nationwide with retroactive effect – a decision with major implications for the business community.

Join us for a FREE webinar with Erin J. McLaughlin, Shareholder and Member of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney’s Labor & Employment Group, who will discuss what this ruling means for businesses and steps you can take to protect your trade secrets and employees; and Sean Heather, Senior Vice President of International Regulatory Affairs & Antitrust at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who will provide insight into the U.S. Chamber’s lawsuit to block the FTC’s rule.

 

Time & Place

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Price: FREE 

REGISTRATION:

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Featured Speakers

Erin J. McLaughlin, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group, handles complex employment matters and provides strategic, day-to-day guidance to employers on their personnel matters. Erin helps her clients in numerous industries with employment litigation, litigation avoidance, effective employee training, and positive employee relations. 

Throughout her career, Erin has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® consistently since 2016 under the Employment Law – Management in Litigation – Labor and Employment categories and recognized by Chambers USA as an up-and-coming Labor & Employment lawyer in Pennsylvania in 2023.

Erin works with clients in the technology services, higher education, oil and gas, telecommunications, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceutical sales, construction, transportation, sports, retail, manufacturing, gaming and entertainment, financial services, retail, and nonprofit industries. In addition to her private sector clients, Erin works with universities, local authorities, municipalities, and public schools.

Erin is a frequent lecturer on various employment topics at conferences across the country, such as the Pennsylvania Society for Human Resource Management’s Annual State Conference, and is a contributing author to well-regarded publications such as the Pennsylvania Employment Law Deskbook.

 

Sean Heather is senior vice president for International Regulatory Affairs and Antitrust at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He leads the Chamber’s Center for Global Regulatory Cooperation (GRC), which seeks to align trade, regulatory, and competition policy in support of open and competitive markets, and oversees the organization’s antitrust policy on behalf of its members.

On the international level, Heather directs policy related to data governance, cross-border data flows, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other emerging regulatory frameworks related to the digital transformation of the economy. His efforts focus on advancing sound regulatory practices as the foundation of better regulation and cooperation across jurisdictions. In addition, he is responsible for policy related to foreign direct investment and investment screening.

Heather has made significant contributions to update trade disciplines that address issues ranging from digital trade and regulatory cooperation to competition policy and state-owned enterprises.

Heather has held a variety of positions during his long career at the Chamber. He served in the Congressional and Public Affairs Division and was head of the Chamber’s regional office in Chicago.

Before joining the Chamber, Heather worked for the Illinois comptroller and with several political campaigns across the state. He holds an undergraduate degree and an M.B.A. from the University of Illinois.

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2024 Women in Business Conference Attendee Information

Friday, April 12, 2024

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

(Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.; Program begins at 9:30 a.m.)

ADDRESS:

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
25 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA

WHERE TO PARK:

Parking is available at the Penn Square Garage beside the hotel. Additional parking is located at the East King Street Garage.

DIRECTIONS

Hotel entrances can be found on Queen Street and through the Penn Square Garage. The conference is on the Third Floor. You can access this by using the elevators in the lobby across from Starbucks, or by taking the elevators at the bottom of the steps from the Penn Square Garage to the Third Floor.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE:

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Heritage Ballroom lobby. Stop at the registration table to pick up your name badge upon your arrival.  

FULL CONFERENCE AGENDA

To access the conference agenda, click here.

WHERE DO I SIT?

Seating is open unless otherwise noted.

WHEN WILL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH BE SERVED?

Continental Breakfast – 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch – 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATIONS:

Heritage Ballroom – Empowering Inclusion: Women Breaking Barriers (and all other sessions)
Hickory Room – We All Have The Same 24 Hours as Beyonce

PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS:
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
We invite you to sit for a complimentary, professional headshot taken by the talented Elaine Gates. Please note: Headshots are available on a first come, first served basis. **Be sure to look for an email from us post event with a link from the photographer that will include all the headshots that were taken.

BRING YOUR BRA:

Feel Your Boobies Foundation will be accepting gently donated bras on behalf of the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, “Bras Across the Bridge.” The annual event celebrates breast cancer survivors, brings awareness to breast health, and raises money to support the Foundation – and you can learn more about it here! We appreciate your support!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Exclusive Platinum Co-Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Wellness Break Sponsor

professional Development SponsorS

Breakfast & Lunch SponsorS

Gift Sponsor

Audio Visual & Entertainment Sponsor

WiFi Sponsor

2024 Coolest Thing Made in PA Launch Party

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The PA Chamber’s “Coolest Thing Made in PA” contest celebrates Pennsylvania’s dominance in manufacturing the most well-known and loved products in the world. This year’s contest is going bigger than ever before, and you’re invited to help us kick it off in grand style at a launch party! 

The “Coolest Thing Made in PA” Bracket Launch Party will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at the Sportsbook within the Hollywood Casino in Grantville, PA. Enjoy food and beverage, network with the PA Chamber team, PA Chamber members, and many of the contestants who will compete in this year’s contest. We will publicly unveil our bracket with the 64 participant companies and products crossing all industries across every region of the Commonwealth! 

If you’re unfamiliar with the “Coolest Thing Made in PA” contest, last year’s inaugural competition took the state by storm, amassing more than 30,000 votes and generating one million social media impressions. You can read more about the contest here and check out a promotional video for this year’s contest here. In addition to doubling the field, this year’s contest will allow public voting on the PA Chamber’s X and Instagram pages. 

SPACE IS LIMITED! RSVP no later than noon on Monday, March 18. 

We can’t wait to see you there!

Time & Place

Monday, March 18, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
777 Hollywood Blvd
Grantville, PA 17028

Price: FREE 

REGISTRATION:

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Healthy Kids, Affordable Coverage: FREE Children’s Insurance Webinar with Aetna

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The Children’s Health Insurance Program(CHIP) is a Federal program administered by each state to help provide health insurance for uninsured kids and teens including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Angela Kritzer from Aetna Better Health Kids, a CHIP Managed Care organization in Pennsylvania will help the audience understand more about CHIP coverage and explain how and why more children may qualify than you previously thought.

 

The CHIP program provides low-cost or no-cost health coverage to children of families who may not have health coverage through an employer or who may not qualify for Medicaid.  The range of eligible children who qualify for CHIP may surprise you. The CHIP coverage is delivered by a series of Managed Care Organizations like Aetna Better Health Kids across the Commonwealth.

Time & Place

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Price: FREE 

REGISTRATION:

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Program Highlights

  • Why health insurance coverage is important for children and how easy it is to access even if a child has pre existing conditions.
  • We will explore how a working family’s income may not prevent them from getting coverage for their children and if there is a waiting list to get covered.
  • Attendees will have access to resources that will help educate on the quality Healthcare regardless of their socioeconomic status.
  • How having CHIP coverage can help children stay healthy with covered regular preventive care and covered vaccinations.


Following the speaker’s presentation, Angie Kritzer will engage in a moderated Q&A session. This program is a free Member Sponsored Webinar and is open to Pennsylvania’s business community.  The PA Chamber thanks Aetna Better Health Kids for their partnership.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Angie Kritzer is the Lead Director of Community Engagement for Aetna Better Health Kids.  She specializes in collaborating with community organizations to deliver their missions to a broader audience.  Her passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others drives her creativity in developing and funding pilot programs with targeted initiatives.  Angela inspires her statewide team to follow this business model to create meaningful and authentic partnerships, which increases the impact Aetna Better Health Kids in affecting positive change in their communities. Ms. Kritzer takes pride in working with others on social determinants of health, team culture, and personal/professional development.

Continuing Education Credits

Certification GroupType of CreditsNo. Of Credits
Human Resource Certification Institute​SPHR/PHR/GPHR Recertification Hours1
SHRM Preferred Provider​SHRM-CP ™ / SHRM-SCP ™ PDC's1

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2024 Economic Forecast & Business Leadership Summit Attendee Information

DATE/TIME

Thursday, February 22, 2024
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Registration, networking & lunch begins at noon, opening remarks begin at 1:00 p.m.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Reception honoring Gene Barr, CPBJ Icon Honors Award Recipient. **All are invited to attend.

LOCATION

Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel
4650 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111

Directions can be found here.

AGENDA

To access the conference agenda, click here.

PARKING

Conference parking is in the back lot. Take the stairs or the elevator to the lobby level.

REGISTRATION

Registration will begin at noon in the conference lobby. You will receive your name badge and be able to pick up continuing education credits if applicable.

LUNCH

Lunch will be set up in the Commonwealth Ballroom at 12:00 p.m.
Menu:
Antipasto Italian Salad
Fresh Mozzarella & Roma Tomato Salad
Garlic Green Beans
Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
Pasta Primavera, Stuffed Shells, Grilled Chicken Marsala
Cannoli and Chocolate Cake

WI-FI

Wi-Fi: MariottBonvoy
No Password needed

CONTINUING EDUCATION

As an attendee, you are invited to participate in the program and are eligible for Continuing Education credits. Detailed information is below for your convenience:

CLE Credits: 3
This program has been approved by the PA Continuing Legal Education Board for 3 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credits and 0 hours of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse

CLE credit. CPE Credits: 3
Program Sponsor PX177225 Prerequisites: None Level: Management Objective: To provide practical information on how companies can better prepare and manage costs by understanding lead economic forecast indicators.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Exclusive Platinum Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

WIFI Sponsor

PA Chamber Healthcare Summit

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Healthcare is a leading priority for business leaders who want to ensure workforce retention and that their employees can perform at their best both physically and mentally. However, ongoing concerns about high costs, a pro-plaintiff legal climate, and rising medical malpractice claims create uncertainty. Our Healthcare Summit is designed to address your concerns and provide information about today’s healthcare-related topics! Join us for this great day of learning and discussions with lawmakers, healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and more.

SPONSORSHIP

Click here for more information about sponsorship opportunities for the PA Chamber Healthcare Summit.  If you have any questions please contact PA Chamber Events and Engagement Executive Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557.

AGENDA

Click here to view full agenda.

Time & Place

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Hilton Harrisburg
One N. 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Price: 

Members: $250
Non-members: $325

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Featured Keynotes

Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH, was appointed to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services by Governor Josh Shapiro on January 17, 2023. She completed the nomination process and took office as Secretary on June 29, 2023.

Prior to this role, Secretary Arkoosh served on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners since January 2015, when she was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Commission. Arkoosh won election to a full four-year term in November 2015 and served as Commission Vice Chair until her election as Commission Chair in November 2016. She was the first woman ever to serve in this role. Arkoosh was re-elected in November 2019 and unanimously chosen by her colleagues to again serve as Chair in January 2020. Montgomery County is the third most populous county in Pennsylvania with over 856,000 residents. The three-member Board of Commissioners oversees a budget of more than $500 million and directs more than 2,800 employees charged with administering and overseeing county functions, including human services. 

Kevin Stevens graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston, MA where he captained the hockey, football and baseball teams. Kevin was invited to try out for both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies. He admitted he “couldn’t hit the curve ball”, so he decided to pursue hockey.

Kevin received a full hockey scholarship to Boston College where he was a two-time All American and captain of the BC Eagles team. In 1983, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings, and his rights would be traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins shortly thereafter. With big dreams of making it to the NHL, Kevin smartly elected to finish his degree at BC in the event he “may have to get a real job”. Kevin graduated from BC in 1987.

From there Kevin represented the U.S. National Hockey Team at the 1987 World Championships and was a member of the 1988 US Hockey Team at the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada.

He then went on to play for the Pittsburgh Penguins where he became one of the top left wingers and power forwards in the National Hockey League.

In Game 3 of the Prince of Wales Conference final versus Boston Bruins, May 21, 1993, Kevin became only the 25th player in NHL history to score 3 goals in a single period. He had a hat trick in the first period and would go on to score another goal before the end of the game. Penguins swept the Bruins in that series and subsequently swept the Chicago Blackhawks to win their 2nd straight Stanley Cup. 

One year later, on May 14th, 1993, the Penguins were playing the NY Islanders in game 7 of the Patrick Division Finals. Early in the first period, Kevin skated hard and checked Islanders defenseman Rich Pilon, but hit Pilon’s visor with so much force that it knocked Kevin unconscious. Kevin landed face first on the ice; having been knocked out, he was unable to soften the blow when he landed. Kevin shattered most of the bones in his face and required extensive reconstructive surgery. Doctors cut an incision below his hairline from ear to ear, which was later closed with over 140 stitches, peeled back his skin and reassembled the bones in Kevin’s face with the use of 9 metal plates.

This is where the real journey begins…

Program highlights

Navigating Medical Malpractice: Insights into Pennsylvania’s Legal Landscape
Chad Goebel, Shareholder and Co-Chair, Healthcare Litigation, Saxton & Stump
Mary Ellen Nepps, Senior Counsel, University of Pennsylvania, Office of General Counsel
Robin Snyder, Director, Health Care Department, Marshall Dennehy
Curt Schroder – Moderator, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform

Innovations in Pharmaceuticals: Navigating Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Julian Ritchey, Head, Sanofi US Vaccines Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy, Sanofi
Elyse Munoz, Director, Research and Insights, Thought Leadership, IQVIA
Charise Richard, Sr. Director, State Policy, PhRMA
Neal Lesher – Moderator, Director of Government Affairs, PA Chamber of Business and Industry

Harnessing AI for Transformative Healthcare
Dawei Liu, Global AI Lead, Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Dr. Morgan Jeffries, Neurohospitalist & Associate Medical Director for AI, Geisinger Health System
Karen Odash, Associate, Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Seon Rockwell, Managing Director Health Transformation Leader, Deloitte
Neal Lesher – Moderator, Director of Government Affairs, PA Chamber of Business and Industry

Empowering Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workforce: Strategies for Talent Development and Innovation
 Laurie Badzek, Dean and Professor, Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State
Nicole Stallings, President and CEO, Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Lauren Holubec, Sr. Vice President, Business and Workforce Development, Emerge Education

Perspectives on Behavioral Health: Advancing Equity, Access, and Resilience
James Kinville, Senior Director, EAP, Workpartners
Andrew Stocker, Mid-Atlantic Vice President, Regional & Small Business Solutions, MetLife
Dr. Kenneth Rogers, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Behavioral Health, Wellspan
Dr. Anil Singh SVP, Executive Medical Director, Population and Curated Health, Highmark Health
Alex Halper – Moderator, Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs, PA Chamber of Business and Industry

Click here to view the agenda

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Exclusive Platinum Sponsor

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Breakfast & Lunch Sponsor

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Bronze Sponsors

Break Sponsor

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Chamber Member Mixer – Central

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Our Chamber Member Mixer Series invites you to network with the PA Chamber team and other business leaders, and enjoy food, beverages and a short program. The Central PA event will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Tröegs Independent Brewing in Hershey, PA.

Please note there is a limit of 2 registrations per company.

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship opportunities for these free to attend signature events are also available, and every sponsorship includes invitations to bring non-PA Chamber member guests. To inquire, contact Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557.

Time & Place

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Tröegs Independent Brewing
200 Hersheypark Dr
Hershey, PA 17033

Price: FREE 

Members Only

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